Peru Trekking

SORAYPAMPA, PERU - JUNE 27, 2007: The trek continues over its highest pass called Salcantayccasa, 4650 meters high, Soraypampa, Peru, 27 June 2007. The pass is a series of steep right angle ascents on the mountain and saw heavy traffic from many European and Israeli hikers. An Israeli girl stopped at the top to play a breathless harmonica recital. The top of the pass is a breath-taking view with many cairns in the area which the locals have placed there for safe passage. The pass winds down into a wide valley with high mountains all around and a river running through the middle. This hidden valley is called Wayraccmachay and is located at 3800 meters. (Photo by Brent Stirton/Getty Images)